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Guidelines to Consider in Resolving your Case
1. Problem/Solution
You are going to be presented with either a problem that needs to be resolved or a situation that needs to be addressed. Relate the circumstances of the questions/statements to your own prior knowledge and experience, and to other courses (e.g., history, math, English, art, music, health science, business education, etc.) you have taken or are presently enrolled. Reflect on this problem/situation by asking yourself: (1) How important is it to know more about this problem/situation? (2) Have I read or experienced this information before? (3) Based upon what I have read or experienced how can I apply what I already know or have experienced to this problem/situation? (4) How can I make this problem/situation interesting for me?; and, (5) How can I incorporate math, music, art, history, literature, and other subject areas into the development of my case?
2. Plan/Strategy
Think of a plan or strategy that you feel will accomplish the overall goals of your case. What questions need to be answered? What questions need to be asked by you? What materials will you need? Who will be the persons you need to consult? What books and other reference materials will you need? What part will the world wide web and email play in resolving your case? Map your plan or strategy in an organized fashion.
3. Course of Action
Be systematic in answering your own questions, in gathering materials, and interviewing persons. Where do you need too visit? Who are the persons you need to interview or consult (e.g., other teachers, librarians, community persons, family relatives?). Where can you locate the information you need (e.g., school library, public library, college/university libraries, community agencies, newspapers, State Departments, museums, archives, information on the world wide web?).
4. Resolution
Are your questions answered to your satisfaction? Did you relate your findings to a personal interest? Are your interpretations presented in a coherent and organized manner? What unrealized possibilities can you imagine? Do you think that someone else reading your interpretation of the case can learn something as a result of your work?